Lovely Day Paper Pumpkin alternate

Welcome to my blog.  Yesterday I showed what you get in a Paper Pumpkin Kit and samples of the cards from the kit. Today I’ll show you some alternates you can make with the kit to expand its use.
Card 1.

This card is an example of simple stamping. I made a card base from Whisper White cardstock. I used the flower stamp from Paper Pumpkin Kit to decorate the front. I also used the sentiment from this kit too.
Card 2.

For this card I used the card base from the kit. I then used the coordinating Stamp Set Happy Birthday To You I got free ( with $50 purchase). I stamped the cake on scrap Whisper White cardstock. I colored using Stampin Blends. I cut out using the coordinating die I bought when available.
Card 3

I used the card base and layer from the kit. I then added stamps from my stash to make a pet sympathy card.
Sale a Bration second release begins March 3rd

Happy Crafting!

Lovely Day Paper Pumpkin/ Sale a Bration

Welcome to my blog.  Today I’d like to talk about Paper Pumpkin for those that aren’t sure what it is.
What is Paper Pumpkin? It is a crafting kit in a box. It contains everything that you need to complete your projects. This is great for those that want to craft but do not want a lot of materials to store.
Let’s look at February Lovely Day Kit. What’s in the box:
1.The first thing you see when you open the box is the ink spot and stamp set.

2. Then there is a packet that contains the rest of the materials and directions.

3. This month is a card making kit. It contains card bases and envelopes for 9 cards. 3 of each kind.

4. There are also card layers, glue and embellishments for your cards

5. Here are the 3 cards I made using the directions. If you want to use other sentiment you have go ahead. Tomorrow’s I’ll show alternates to the kit.

6. When finished you have 9 cards ready to go. You also have the stamp set and ink spot you can use to make more cards.

Paper Pumpkin and Sale a Bration 
Buying Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can earn you free stuff from the Sale a Bration catalog.

March Paper Pumpkin  is a great time to start a subscription. It’s the 7 th anniversary of Paper Pumpkin and there will be an extra stamp set that’s full size. You get 2 stamp sets for this card making kit. You’ll need to subscribe by March 10 th .

If you want to subscribe you can go here

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2185667

Happy Crafting!

Flip it cards using Lily Impression DSP and Golden Honey DSP

Welcome to my blog. I’m at an Agility trial. It’s a very nice day and the dogs and I are having fun. I meant to publish this Sunday but got home late from the trial. After feeding dogs and hubby I fell asleep.
I love Stampin Up but I also love other crafting items in my stash and like to use them together.
These 2 cards are examples of how Stampin Up is so versatile with other vendors products.
Card 1:

I used Basic Black cardstock and cut the base out using my die(not Stampin Up). I then cut the layering pieces from the Golden Honey DSP using dies from the die set. The circle piece I also cut from the DSP I also cut one out of Whisper White cardstock.You notice the flowers are colored. I used Gold Wink of Stella from my craft stash.
Using the a Honey Bee bundle I stamped and die cut the bee. Again I used Gold Wink of Stella to color. I stamped the set on the white circle. I then assembled everything. I popped up the Bee using dimensionals.

Card2:

I did the same except I used Rococo Rose cardstock for the base and Lily Impressions DSP for layering. I stamped the flower from the Lovely Lily stamp set and colored using Calypso Coral Stampin Blends. I used the die to cut it out. I also die cut a couple more flowers out of the Rococo Rose cardstock. The sentiment came from Peaceful Moments stamp set.

The Lovely Lily stamp set , Lily Impressions DSP and Golden Honey DSP are from the Sale a Bration catalog. Each are free with each $50 purchase. The Lily Pad dies are also in the catalog and are free with $100 purchase.
The Honey Bee Bundle and Peaceful Moments stamp set are in the Mini Catalog. Purchase of these will allow you to choose freebies from the Sale a Bration catalog.
If there are things you want from the Sale a Bration catalog you need to get your orders in . Items are selling out and won’t be restocked.
Host Code 
Remember to use the host code A4CWHHXR for order less than $150.

Happy Crafting!

Tea Together throwback Thursday

Welcome to my blog. I can’t believe it’s been a week since I posted! I had a 2 day dog trial last weekend and afterwards felt under the weather. We’re half way through Sale a Bration. Have you got everything you had on your list? Things are beginning to sell out and won’t be restocked.

There is still wonderful products in the Annual Catalog. The card above I used The Tea Together stamp set along with the coordinating dies. This is a great set for Spring cards.
Materials and Directions:
1. Card base is Whisper White cardstock 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
Layer piece is Balmy Blue 4 x 5-1/4
2. Stamp the images on Whisper White cardstock and color. I water colored the teapot image using Gray Granite and Balmy Blue . I used Stampin blends Poppy Parade, Rococo Rose and Purple Posy to color the flowers.. I then cut them out using the coordinating dies.
3. I glued the doily to the Balmy Blue cardstock then glued the teapot on the doily. I glued the small flower on the teapot. The others I adhered to the front using dimensionals. I then glued the Balmy Blue cardstock to the card front. I haven’t put a sentiment inside yet. I haven’t decided on one yet.
Host Code 
Be sure to use the host code A4CWHHXR for orders less than $150.
Card of the Month
For orders $25 or more I will send materials to make these 4 cards. If you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin you will get the kit too.

Happy Crafting!

Lily Impressions DSP 6x6 one sheet wonder

Welcome to my blog. Sometimes I need to make a lot of cards . A good way to do this is the One Sheet Wonder. With One sheet wonders you cut the the paper in order to make multiple cards.
This is the One Sheet Wonder template I used to make the above cards.The large rectangle on the left should be 2 x 5-1/4

Materials and Directions:
1. All the card bases are Purple Posey cardstock that are 4-1/4 x 5-1/2. You get 2 from an 8-1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock.
2. Whisper White cardstock for layering piece on each card cut @ 4 x 51/4
3. Highland Heather cardstock for layering with the DSP. For the triangle pieces cut 1/4 x 6 to fit the triangle. For the long rectangular DSP piece cut the cardstock @3/4 x 5-1/
For the short rectangular DSP cut the cardstock @ 4 x 2-1/4.

4. The sentiments I used are from Peaceful Moments stamp set.

You can order Highland Heather cardstock, Purple Posey cardstock and the Peaceful Moments stamp set from my website. The Lily Impression DSP is free with orders of 50$ during Sale a Bration.

Card of the Month 
For orders  $25 or more I will send materials and directions for the 4 cards above. I can not send stamped images so you will have to use your own sentiments.  For Paper Pumpkin subscribers I will send the card kit as well. If you want the card kit only it’s $10.
Host Code 
For orders less than $150 use the Host Code A4CWHHXR

Here is a card I was working on for the Agility Judges for our next trial. They both have Border Collies.

Happy Crafting!

Simple Valentines

Welcome to my blog. Had a very busy windy weekend. Sunday when I got home from the agility trial the power was out. It finally came back on 4 hours later. Valentines Day is Friday. Here are are a couple of simple quick cards to make.
Card1

Materials and Directions:
1. Card base 5-1/2 x 4-1/4. I used Very Vanilla cardstock.
2. Layer. I used Peaceful Poppies DSP cut@ 4 x 5-1/4. Glue to the front.
3. Heart layers. The white heart I cut using retired heart dies. I glued Heart Doilies  on top. I then used the heart punch to punch out the heart from the My Heart SpecialtyDSP and glued on top. Then I glued the whole thing to the card front.
4. Inside I punched a heart from the My Heart Specialty DSP .  I stamped the sentiment using a stamp from Paper Pumpkin.

Card 2

Materials and Directions
1. Whisper White cardstock  piece cut 4-1/4 x 5-1/2.
2. Layering piece is From My Heart Specialty DSP cut 4 x 5-1/4. Glue to the front.
3. The small card on the front is from Paper Pumpkin Kit. I punched out the hearts from the My Heart Specialty DSP.
Product from the catalogs is selling out fast. If there is something you want better get it soon. For every 50$ you spend you earn free product.
When ordering remember to use the host code A4CWHHXR for orders less than 150$.
Happy Crafting!

Valentines using From my Heart DSP

Welcome to my blog. Valentines Day is almost here. Are you ready? The card and treat holders I’m sharing are simple and fun to make.
This card is a 1/4 card. You can get 4 out of one sheet of 8-1/2 x 11 cardstock. These are not full cards but you could easily make it one. We made this card today in my card class.
Materials and Directions :
1. Blushing Bride cardstock cut 4-1/4 x 5-1/4
   DSP 4x 4
   White square 3 x 3
2. I stamped the image from This Little Piggy stamp set onto the white square and glued to the DSP. I then colored the pig using Stampin Blend markers. I then glued this to the cardstock.
This is a simple card your child could make for their classmates.

This next project is a treat holder. Simple to make that your kids could make too.

Materials and Directions:
1. Poppy Parade cardstock 3-1/2 x 9-3/4, score at 3-1/4 & 6-1/2

Cut on side at diagonal as in photo. Using score tape glue that side to make a pocket.
2. DSP for the front cut at 3 x 3-1/4 glue to the front. Using the heart punch I punched out a heart from the DSP and glued inside .

3. I used about 12 inches of red. I glued the ribbon to the back only and tied in the front.
You can order the products I used from my website. Host Code for February is A4CWHHXR
Happy Crafting!

Coordination Release

Welcome to my blog. Tomorrow is Coordination release day. They will be available till they sell out. You can order on my website. Happy Crafting!

Special Someone Happy Birthday card

Welcome to my blog. Hope your having a great weekend. Super Bowl tomorrow. I’ll be at an agility trial. Not sure I’ll be home in time to watch.  I love the little critters in the Special Someone stamp set. This time I made a birthday card. I used Peaceful Poppies DSP for the layering piece.
Materials and Directions:
1. Card base- Whisper White 4-1/4 x 5-1/4
2. Layering piece 4 x 5-1/4 of Peaceful Poppies DSP. Circle cut in middle using layering circle die.
I then positioned this on top of the card base and drew a light circle on the top. I then removed it and stamped the flowers from the stamp set.Using a blender pen  I water colored the flowers with Pineapple Punch and Rococo Rose . I then glued the layering piece to the card front.

3. Squirrel I stamped in Cajun Craze and the mouse in Crumb Cake. I then die cut them out with the dies(available February 4th). Then glued them to the front.
4. I stamped the sentiment. I then used some Rhinestones I had on the flowers.
5. This is how I decorate the inside

You can buy this stamp set and dies(February 4) from my website.
Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday and Happy Crafting!